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Lawmakers seek clarification of hospital visitation language under 'No Patient Left Alone' law
Summary
Committee members asked the Department of Health to clarify hospital rule language that uses 'may include' when the statute grants visitors a right. DOH said the wording was taken from statute and will consult bill sponsors; committee requested written clarifications before Rules.
Representatives raised concerns about the Department of Health's proposed hospital rule implementing the No Patient Left Alone Act, saying the rule uses the phrase "may include" in listing authorized visitors when the statute uses the stronger phrasing that a patient "has a right to" certain visitors.
Representative Wing asked whether…
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